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Doctoral (Research)-12% vs national median58 grads tracked

Architecture and Related Services at University of Michigan

Ranked 5th of 5 doctoral (research) programs in Architecture and Related Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$80,657
middle 50%: $66,779 – $104,398
Median · 5 years out
$93,095
middle 50%: $80,055 – $108,403
Median · 10 years out
$102,529
middle 50%: $67,174 – $131,743

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Architecture and Related Services (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Michigan's doctoral (research) program in Architecture and Related Services earn a median $80,657 one year after graduating, rising to $102,529 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $106,080 for this field, ranking 5th of 5 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.1 yrs
≈ $4,259 total interest

Same major at other universities

Georgia Institute of Technology
$110,938 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$106,080 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$99,192 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Michigan

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$240,526 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$205,113 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$205,113 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$193,286 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$162,338 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$151,020 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$148,552 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$144,865 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$139,695 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$137,588 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$137,498 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$137,470 · 5 yrs out

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